Answers

1. How is “unless” different from as long as/so long

as, provided and providing (that)?

a. Unless means “if not”, while the other

conjugations means “if” or “except if”

2. Complete the following sentences with unless, as

long as/so long as, provided/providing (that)

i. He would be at the party, as long as/so

long as, provided/providing (that) he

wasn’t working

ii. He would be at the party, unless he was

working
iii. As long as/so long as, provided/providing

(that) you have a degree, you can apply for

this job

iv. Unless you have a degree, you can’t apply

for this job

v. He said he won’t be there unless you are!

He must really like you

vi. He said he won’t be there as long as/so

long as, provided/providing (that) you are!

He must really hate you